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30 June 2012

Every website has web forms. Web forms are vital in order to interact with the users and to gain some information from them. There are different kind of forms which could be a contact form or a sign-up form. But whatever forms it is, one has to take note on how it could be effective and user friendly. A web form design is very important. It has to be clear and easy to understand so that the users will know what information they have to fill out.

But is it really important to have a good web form design? Some might wonder why it is significant to consider web forms. For today’s post, we will give answer to that question. We have pointed out ten reasons why a good web form design is relevant. The points below can also help you have a better understanding on the things that one needs to consider in designing webforms. Read on the points we have below.

1. It encourages the audience to take action.

Every website has different calls to action to encourage the users to do something that could give benefit to the site owner and the users as well. When you have a good web form design, it would be encouraging for the users to fill in the information that you want or you need. They would not like to fill in forms that are not good to look at because they might think that it would only bring them into something unpleasant.

2. It adds appeal to site.

The website’s entire look can also be affected with the type of web form you create. If you make one that looks good, then it can be an added appeal to your site. It can enhance the look of your site which makes it even more attractive to your target audience. Since your forms are the areas where you directly encourage audience participation, you need to make it as appealing as possible.

3. It shows clear information.

But appeal will be useless if the information in it is not clear. Hence, one should have a good web form design to convey clear information to the people. Your text has to be readable. Your choice of colors has to be good too in order for it to be a factor for easier reading. Clear information would lead your users to place the right information that you are also asking for.

4. It looks more professional.

Of course, a website would always want to look as professional as possible. Without that, it might become hard for you to invite audience into your site. So, create a web form with good design. Create a professional website with a professional web form. Use the right words so you won’t mislead the users.

5. It looks more trustworthy.

Part of having a professional looking web form is letting it become trustworthy for the audience. Once the design is good and professional, the chances of trust are also heightened. So be sure to design a web form that can instil trust for the users. If not, they won’t trust you and won’t leave personal information about them.

When you ask for personal information, the users might be hesitant to give it. But when you have a well designed web form, they will think that their personal information is safe and secure with you. This way, they will give you what you are asking for without doubts. If your web form is badly done, they will not event try leaving an email address for fear that it will not bring them to nothing good.

7. It shows coherence to entire site.

Having a good web form design includes how it can be coherent to the entire site. It is very important for the site to look as one. This can show the users that they are still on the same site even if they are already on a different page. So, have a good web form design that looks like a part of the whole site.

8. It sets your site apart from others.

When you make your web form, let it be unique in order for you to be different from other websites. Some manage to do that and gets more audience to fill in their forms. You would certainly love to fill out a web form that is different. It is like writing on scented stationery that is the only different design in the market. The users will have a good feeling doing that. Also, it would be an advantage on your part because it can be one of your trademarks on the internet, setting you apart from the rest of the sites.

9. It is attractive to users.

Once you have successfully made your web form, you can start attracting users into it. They might even feel excited to fill out your needed information because of the appeal of your design. Making it look attractive is important in order to have an increased number of audience interaction and traffic, as well.

10. It becomes more user friendly.

When designing the entire website, it is important that everything in it is user friendly. How much for your sections in the site that involves the participation and interaction of the audience. A web form design has to be designed well in order for it to be easy for the users to fill in the information needed and understand what it requires and what will happen after they do it. Doing that would also make the users trust you.

It’s Your Turn Now

Well, one may think that a web form is only simple. But it is actually a hub for both the users and owners to connect to each other. Making a good design would make it even more effective for both ends. We hope the reasons w have above could help one realize how valuable a good web form design is. If you would like to add some points above, feel free to do so. You can also leave a comment regarding this article in our comment section below.

25 June 2012

Typography font is very useful when it comes to designing. It is used in every design project one does. You can see it on websites, business cards, posters, CD covers, billboards, and many others. One design would certainly not be complete without this element. Of course, a logo also makes use of typography font. But is it really important to choose the right font? Or can one just merely look on how beautiful it can appear? Is the visual impact all that matters? Or are there other aspects that one needs to look into?

Designing a logo is already a challenge for designers on how it can confidently stand on its own despite all the other brands around it. Part of that challenge is how one can choose the right typography font for the logo design. It is of course necessary to use the right one. For today’s post, we will give you the reasons why one needs to use the right typography font for logo designing. Take a look at these reasons below:

Above all else, the branding should be the number one priority for it is the purpose of having a logo. Using the right font would make your branding more effective. The logo would even be more recognizable and would serve its purpose really well.

2. It gives the right message.

It is always important that a logo can give the right message to those looking at it. No one would like to give a wrong impression because it would boomerang to the entire company. Hence, it is important to use the right typography font in creating a logo so that it can tell the users what it intends to tell them. It wouldn’t be good to be misinterpreted to be something else when it comes to branding.

3. It gives a big impact.

With the right type, you can also give a big impact to those viewing it. Aside from the visual impact, the logo becomes more effective in the industry. Hence, it creates a good impact to the target audience for they can relate to the type being used. It is significant to have a good impact to the target audience because that is the time you will begin building trust to your brand.

4. It adds more appeal.

Of course, appeal would always be included in the top reasons. No one would like to have a logo that doesn’t look appealing. So, create one not just with the right typography font but also with good design. A good design can make the brand more effective and successful for people opt to go with those that looks pleasing than those that are poorly done.

5. To be unique.

Every logo design is unique, if not, then it would not be able to give you a good branding. Some might mistake you as another business because it is similar to theirs. Using the right type can help you to make your logo unique and different. There are so many brands,websites and businesses around the globe. It is only through your logo design and good branding wherein you can set a distinct name and reputation from the rest.

6. It is attention grabbing.

A logo has to get the attention of its target audience in order to drive them into what the business or website is offering. It has to mark in their minds so that they can easily determine that it is yours. Part of making it attention grabbing is by using a font type that is right for the company. Using the wrong one can only give a wrong impression. It might still get the attention of the audience but not for a positive reason.

7. It shows your type of industry.

There are so many industries that one company may belong. Your logo can tell the audience what industry you are from merely by the use of your type. Typographic logo or not, if your logo use type on some parts of it, it can still play a huge role for the entire effect of the logo. It would be a lot different if the logo is for a design or arts company and for that of a film company. See to it that you know when to use sans serif, decorative fonts and cursive fonts. Let your type tell the audience what the company or website is.

People who look into your website and the clients of your business can more easily be reached when your branding is good. Part of having a good branding is having a good logo design with the right typography font. Since you will be able to give the right message well and manage to make it look appealing, no doubt, you’ll get the audience you want.

9. It brings trust.

This is very much important. No matter how good your logo is and how suitable the type you used, it would still be useless if you cannot get the trust of the audience. Gaining trust begins on your branding which means that it includes your logo design. Make your logo well and it can help you reach your goals.

10. It brings better recognition.

Let your logo design stay in the minds of the readers. You can do that by using the right type and having a good design. They will be able to associate your services and products to your brand. Once they see it, they know it yours and they’ll know that you can be trusted. Of course, along with having a good logo is having the right attitude towards the clients. You should also remain as professional as possible.

It’s Your Turn Now

Some might think that their choice of font styles for their logo design doesn’t matter. But it does. We do hope that this article helped you to chew on the importance of using the right typography font. Have you done any logo designing project wherein you needed to look for the right type? How did you end up with one? Share to us your experience.

20 June 2012

If you come to think of it, a user would not be pleased to look into a website that looks unorganized and confusing. That is why every designer has to see to it that every single aspect and detail of a website is being taken into consideration. Apart from the good design, it also needs to have good website navigation. Without good website navigation, the good design will still be useless for the users will not be able to look into the site’s content. Navigation leads the users to pages of the website that can provide them vital information.

Hence, one has to make sure that a website has a good navigation system. It will not be user friendly if navigation is hard and it takes time before the user can get to the information. Since users will surely look around your website, you have to lead them and guide them towards your site properly. So, to help you, here are some tips in order to have better website navigation. This will not only improve your website’s usability but it can also help increase your site’s traffic. Read on and know what these tips are.

1. Think of your users when planning.

A good navigation starts with good planning. While you are planning, think of your users. Put yourself on their shoes so that you can design your navigation according to how your users will navigate it. Just see to it that they can get to certain pages as quickly as possible.

2. Make it simple.

It doesn’t mean that just because your site is huge that you will make many categories even if it can be merged with others. If you do that, your navigation will look crowded. Do not place a huge menu of items. Have a primary category where your other sub-categories will be placed. Arrange them well, too. This can be a lot easier for your users.

3. Consider prominent locations.

For every page of your website, the navigation has to be clear and prominent. User’s attention span is very short. Hence, you have to make sure that the location of your navigation will easily be seen. Some leave the website immediately if they cannot find where they are going. Primary links should be placed on top so that one doesn’t have to scroll down to find it.

4. Let the return Home easily.

We all know that the home page is the central area where all the other pages are connected. So, be sure that you will make it easy and quick for the users to know how to go back to the homepage. You can include a home button on your navigation bar. Usually, it is the first that can be seen among the others. You may also use a logo of your site which can also help you establish your brand.

5. Have organized links.

See to it that you will not confuse your users by having organized links. Organize them according to the order of importance. Make sure that your categories are clear and those under it are the right items and links. Aside from placing the right links under a main category, you can also have related links for your posts because the readers might also be interested to read more about the topic.

6. Be consistent.

Do not place your navigation anywhere you want for every page. You should be consistent by placing it on the same spot as where you have placed it on other pages. It should also be of the same order. It has to use consistent colors, design and fonts. You will only confuse the users if they appear in various designs or be placed in various areas.

7. It has to be easy to understand.

Make it easy for the users to use your site by making it easy to understand. Make it easy for the users to know where they are going. Use simple words to direct them. Make the wordings accurate to what your category is.

8. Minimize clicks.

Your aim is to have easy navigation for the users in order for them to get to information as fast as possible. You can do that by having simple navigations and minimizing the number of clicks. If you will let your users look for contents for more than a minute, then you are about to lose them. Improve this by using pull down menus, sitemap, anchor text and tables of contents. Avoid complicated navigation for it will only confuse the users and might even drive them away.

9. Have clear pagination.

There are websites that doesn’t clearly show the page numbers. This is important so that the user will know where they are. This can also let them find posts easily by looking into the page number. Others merely use next and previous buttons without a clear pagination. Be sure yours have one. You would not like your users to get lost.

10. Use a sitemap.

Part of a good website navigation is using a sitemap. Site maps can be a big help for SEO and is very helpful for navigation. Place your sitemap link on an area that it can easily be found. Most of the time, it is placed at the bottom of the page. Aside from easily finding the information they need, users can also take a look at the site’s architecture which can make them appreciate your site even more.

11. Have a search tool.

Providing a search tool is like offering assistance to the users. You are making it quick for them to find the information they need. Most visitors would use this because they wouldn’t be looking at all the pages of your site just to get info. They do not have so much time. They will prefer to use the search tool. So, have one.

12. Test your navigation.

The only way to check if your navigation system is okay is by testing it. Try it on different browsers and screen resolutions. This can ensure you that anyone browsing it will be able to view the page the way you made it and the way you want them to see it. You can let your friends try it and ask for their feedback. After that, take note of what needs to be improved. When you are done with the corrections, then test it again.

It’s Your Turn Now

Having good website navigation is indeed important to ensure that the users can easily and quickly browse every page and get the information they need from your website. This is done through good planning and testing in the end. For sure, you will be able to arrive to a website with good user experience design. So, how about you? What are the things that you considered in designing for your site’s navigation? Would you like to add some points to the list above?